Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Recreational Outdoor Burning Appliances compliant with bylaw allowed without permit; clean dry wood/charcoal only; no burning during burn restrictions or wind >25 km/h; min 4.75m from structures; fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000. Source: Fire and Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05.
| permit required | True | s. 10 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 10-11 |
| allowed conditions | Recreational Outdoor Burning Appliances compliant with bylaw allowed without permit; clean dry wood/charcoal only; no burning during burn restrictions or wind >25 km/h; min 4.75m from structures | s. 8; s. 9 |
| fine range | first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000 | s. 18 |
Regulates open burning and fire-related activities within the Town of New Glasgow.